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Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple
Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'
Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple
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A petite tree with leaves that emerge bright yellow in spring, mature to light green through summer and provide beautiful orange, red, and occasionally purple in the fall. Reddish-purple flowers in spring become red samaras in summer and turn brown in the fall. Perfect understory or specimen tree.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Good fall color.
Quick answers
How big does Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple get?
About 15-20' tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple need?
Moderate water use.
Will Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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